The cause of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.
Not much is known about how women get BV.
Some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:
- Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
- Douching, and
- Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception.
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.
BV is treatable with antibiotics such as metronidazole or clindamycin.
BV is not completely understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. However, it is known that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners. It is seldom found in women who have never had intercourse.
The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV: be abstinent, lmit the number of sex partners, do not douche, and use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of BV, even if the signs and symptoms go away.
2007-01-03 17:59:12
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answered by The Doctor 3
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No, BV isn't an STD. it truly is a bacterial an infection which takes position from way of existence practices and food conduct. BV is composed of improve of undesirable bacteria contained in the vagina, and relief contained in the kind of strong (well being-pleasant) bacteria. this happens because of replaced acidity of the vagina. If the acidity (pH) of your vagina is outdoors the anticipated decision, then the undesirable bacteria will strengthen. once you already understand this and attempt to keep the vaginal pH lower than administration, you may have taken your first step to administration BV. The acidity administration might want to be performed clearly, utilizing ideal food and beverages (alongside with yogurt and cranberry juice, to call a pair between many), keeping off particular risky food products and foremost particular way of existence practices.
2016-12-01 19:30:07
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answered by gagliano 4
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I'm a nurse. This could be the problem. Try to make sure your hands are really clean as everyone Else's. You know there are other things to consider. Are your friends (chicks) hands and other body parts clean. The bacteria is coming from somewhere and it isn't good to get these repeatably. Be safe and take care of you.
2007-01-03 16:47:36
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answered by Anonymous
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It could be the natural bacteria you already have overgrowing and multiplying too much. Clean everything well. Eat enough yogurt.
2007-01-03 16:46:54
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answered by kirsten j 4
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Just wash your toys, and wipe front to back. Your A** has a lot of bacteria so you have to be careful with that.
2007-01-03 16:44:21
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answered by ~jenjen~ 5
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I HAVE HEARD 3 THINGS THAT GO ALONG WITH THAT. ONE IS HIV, TWO IS DIABETES AND THREE IS FOR SOME WOMEN AN ORGASM CAN UPSET THE NATURAL BALANCE BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD YEAST INSIDE OF YOU. THERE IS SOMETHING LIKE A DOUCHE PRODUCT THAT YOUR DOC CAN RECOMMEND FOR YOU. U SHOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT
2007-01-03 17:47:58
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answered by Anonymous
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I do no why please help me
2007-01-05 05:38:17
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answered by why me 1
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